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# §426a. Additional investigations concerning erosion of shores of coastal and lake waters; payment of costs; “shores” defined


In addition to participating in cooperative investigations and studies with agencies of the various [States](/usc/33/701h.md) as authorized in [section 426 of this title](/usc/33/426.md), it shall be the duty of the Chief of Engineers, through the Coastal Engineering Research Center, to make general investigations with a view to preventing erosion of the [shores](/usc/33/426h–1.md?p=4) of the United States by waves and currents and determining the most suitable methods for the protection, restoration, and development of beaches; and to publish from time to time such useful data and information concerning the erosion and protection of beaches and [shore](/usc/33/426h–1.md?p=4) lines as the Center may deem to be of value to the people of the United States. The cost of the general investigations authorized by [sections 426a to 426d](/usc/33/426a..426d.md) of this title shall be borne wholly by the United States. As used in said sections, the word “[shores](/usc/33/426h–1.md?p=4)” includes the [shore](/usc/33/426h–1.md?p=4) lines of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, and estuaries and bays directly connected therewith.


# §426b. Applicability of existing laws; projects referred to Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors


All provisions of existing law relating to examinations and surveys and to works of improvement of rivers and harbors shall apply, insofar as practicable, to examinations and surveys and to works of improvement relating to [shore](/usc/33/426h–1.md?p=4) protection; except that all projects having to do with [shore](/usc/33/426h–1.md?p=4) protection shall be referred for consideration and recommendation to the [Board](/usc/33/467.md?p=2) of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors.


# §426c. Report by Coastal Engineering Research Center


The Coastal Engineering Research Center, in making its report on any cooperative investigation and studies under the provisions of [section 426 of this title](/usc/33/426.md), relating to [shore](/usc/33/426h–1.md?p=4) protection work shall, in addition to any other matters upon which it may be required to report, state its opinion as to (a) the advisability of adopting the project; (b) what public interest, if any, is involved in the proposed improvement; and (c) what share of the expense, if any, should be borne by the United States.


# §426d. Payment of expenses


Any expenses incident and necessary in the undertaking of the general investigations authorized by [sections 426a to 426d](/usc/33/426a..426d.md) of this title may be paid from funds appropriated prior to or after July 31, 1945, for examinations, surveys, and contingencies for rivers and harbors.